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WU05 YWY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,413 mi
Last recorded210,413 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 210,413 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 208,719 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 208,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 206,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 206,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x3 fuse (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2022 204,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 200,994 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2020 200,025 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 191,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 181,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 173,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 163,506 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 163,503 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 161,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 161,028 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 156,264 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,135 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 132,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 132,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 125,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,254 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 118,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,483 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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WU05 YWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 YWY registered?

WU05 YWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 YWY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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